Description

6-Fluoro-2-Tetralone is a high-purity fluorinated organic building block of significant importance in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical synthesis, and material science who require reliable, high-quality fluorinated intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing a tetralin or fluorinated tetralone core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies, catalysis research, and the creation of new chemical libraries.
• Fluorine Chemistry: A valuable substrate for studying fluorination reactions and developing new fluorination methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluoro-2-Tetralone
CAS No.	29419-14-5
Molecular Formula	C10H9FO
Molecular Weight	164.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-naphthalenone; 6-Fluoro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-2(1H)-one; 6-Fluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-one; 2-Tetralone, 6-fluoro-; 6-Fluoro-α-tetralone; 6-Fluorotetralone; 6-Fluoro-2-oxotetralin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Fluoro-2-Tetralone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.